Service Bulletin
A m e r i c a n H o n d a M o t o r C o., I n c.

CRF450RL #2
July 2022

EMISSIONS RECALL
2022 CRF450RL - ECU Inspection
BACKGROUND
Honda is launching a EMISSIONS RECALL on CERTAIN 2022 CRF450RL motorcycles to inspect
the ECU. The affected units may have had an incorrect ECU installed at the factory. A motorcycle
with an incorrect ECU may exhibit drivability issues and is not within emissions certification compliance.
AFFECTED UNITS
As of July 18, 2022, YOU MUST NOT SELL CERTAIN NEW or USED 2022 CRF450RL motorcycles until they are repaired according to this Service Bulletin.
• To search for applicable recalls on a specific unit, you MUST use Unit Information on iN,
available July 19, 2022.
• To manage your affected inventory, refer to eResponsibility Report on iN,
available July 20, 2022.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
American Honda intends to mail customer letter to all owners of affected 2022 CRF450RL motorcycles in September 2022. Customers will be informed that their motorcycle may be affected by a
emissions related defect and will be advised to make an appointment with an authorized Honda
dealer for repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts will be available in early August 2022. All parts needed for this repair are under TechLine control. You MUST contact TechLine to have these parts released.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
The complete Service Bulletin with repair procedure, parts information, as well as warranty claim
information is expected to be available on iN by the end of business Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

DEALER REPAIR RESPONSIBILITY
• Safety Recall repairs must be performed by a qualified technician.
• Installing the remedy parts exactly as shown in Repair Procedure instructions is critical for the
recall remedy to be effective. Carefully follow all instructions.
• Service Management should inspect and confirm the repair.
• Dealer submission of a warranty claim affirms this safety recall was properly performed.

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training
to correctly and safely maintain your Honda. These procedures should not be attempted by any other individuals and you should not assume this bulletin
applies to your Honda, or that your Honda has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Honda dealer.